This is the 8474th most frequent Swedish word.
bekantskap
Acquaintance.
Here, "bekantskap" refers to the action or event of meeting and starting to know someone new.
Jag har just fått en ny bekantskap från arbetsplatsen.
I have just made a new acquaintance from the workplace.
In this example, "bekantskapen" refers to the lasting relationship or familiarity between individuals.
Bekantskapen mellan de två familjerna har varat i flera år.
The acquaintance between the two families has lasted for several years.
"Bekantskap" here is used to describe the process of becoming familiar with a place or context, emphasizing the initial experience.